Comments on: Can becoming a vegetarian prevent me from having children when im older ?

By: Toe the line

Toe the line — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

The only thing that will keep you from having children is

a) having a medical problem that prevents you
b) taking or using some sort of contraceptive to prevent becoming pregnant
c) not having sexual relations

Unless you have a very poor diet – not getting everything that you need and are totally malnourished – which can happen to someone that is vegetarian, vegan, or someone that eats meat, fish, and/or poultry – you should have no problem. Example being those that were in prisoner of war camps – thinking back to the WW 2 times when women and children where put in such ‘camps’.

By: harmony

harmony — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

ive been a veggie my whole life and i have a healthy 8 yr old son, who is also veggie…. and i know im very fertile, so being veggie is fine

By: Anama

Anama — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

Um, I think a barrier method, oral contraceptives and spermicide are probably better options, lol! and no, being a vegan does not cause fertility issues, but do be sure you have a balanced diet and are meeting your calcium and protein needs.

By: Strict 9

Strict 9 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

No, it won’t. That’s silly.

By: La Vie Boheme

La Vie Boheme — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

What people? I never heard of such a thing. I don’t think that having a healthy vegetarian lifestyle has any bearing on your reproductive organs

By: eBay Rocks

eBay Rocks — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

Talk to your gynecologist about that. They can give you the best information you need.

By: boredashughhefner

boredashughhefner — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

I think people are feeding you fibs here. As far as I’m aware, there’s no connection whatsoever to vegetarian diets and ability for women to conceive.

If somebody can come up with evidence to the contrary, I’m willing to hear it of course.

By: dottielasvegas

dottielasvegas — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

No…

By: Francesca .

Francesca . — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

No it does not prevent you from having children at all. That is a myth that meat eaters made up to prevent people from being vegetarian/vegan. You’ll be fine!

By: majnun99

majnun99 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:04 +0000

No. Millions of vegetarians in India have children every day. I’m not sure how many vegans there are, but I never heard of any reliable scientific evidence that says it keeps you from having children.